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Kopeck - Mikhail I Pskov; ПС ND
| Silver (.960) | 0.51 g | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Michael I (1613-1645) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1617-1627 |
| Value | 1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01) |
| Currency | Rouble (1533-1717) |
| Composition | Silver (.960) |
| Weight | 0.51 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#174211 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription.
Legend: "ЦАРЬ И ВЕЛИКИЙ КНЯЗЬ МИХАИЛ ФЕДОРОВИЧ ВСЕЯ РУСИ".
Script: Cyrillic
Translation: Tsar and Grand Prince Mikhail Fedorovich of All Rus
Comment
Obverse stamp № 2, reverse stamp № 1.http://silver-copeck.ru/8008/3.html
Interesting fact
The Kopeck coin was issued during the reign of Mikhail I, also known as Mikhail Romanov, who was the first Tsar of Russia and ruled from 1613 to 1645. He was instrumental in establishing the Romanov dynasty, which would go on to rule Russia for over 300 years. The coin's design features an image of Mikhail I on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from previous coins, which were made of copper or other base metals. This change in material was likely a result of the increasing value of silver in Russia at the time.
